07-20-2010, 12:24 PM
GeneL wrote: . . .Still, I didn't feel like doing much of anything during the day. I guess getting 8 hours of sleep, after so many nights of little or no sleep, doesn't give you much of a boost?
. . . I feel as if I can't get myself into doing the things that I know should do. Things have piled up and I can't get into gear.
You sound depressed. I don't know you, so would not presume to advise you in particular. But here's what I would tell anyone:
Have you talked to a doctor about it? A friend? A pastor? There are medications that help some people. Even better in my opinion is to get involved with other people in activities that are productive, that give you the knowledge you're accomplishing something--a job (even bagging groceries and stocking shelves can be rewarding), volunteer work (political campaigns, food pantries, religious organizations, shelters, emergency services, etc.).
And there's nothing like coming home after putting in a busy day to help you get to sleep.
/Mr Lynn